There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Gouda
best- Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 39m€30–64Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1399 / ...
4h 50m€25–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Groningen245.3 km
2h 47mDrive 245.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningencar 245.3 km
2h 47m€44–64Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningentrain Intercity
4h 30m€33–68Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
5h 6m€26–43
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport and arriving at Groningen central station via Rotterdam and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Groningen via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Groningen is 257 km. The road distance is 245.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen without a car is to train via Gouda which takes 3h 39m and costs €29 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen, including transfers.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen is to train via Gouda which takes 3h 39m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport to Groningen central station via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Gouda to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotterdam-RTM to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Groningen.
There are 477+ hotels available in Groningen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam Airport (RTM) and Groningen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.